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The Descent of Man

Charles Darwin
Darwin applies evolution to human origins — companion to Origin of Species.

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The Descent of Man
Charles Darwin · Chapter I: The Evidence Of The Descent Of Man From Some Lower Form
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CHAPTER I. THE EVIDENCE OF THE DESCENT OF MAN FROM SOME LOWER FORM. Nature of the evidence bearing on the origin of man—Homologous structures in man and the lower animals—Miscellaneous points of correspondence—Development—Rudimentary structures, muscles…

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Table of contents

  1. PrefaceContents
  2. Detailed Synopses and IntroductionContents
  3. Chapter I: The Evidence Of The Descent Of Man From Some Lower FormFree
  4. Chapter II: On The Manner Of Development Of Man From Some Lower FormFree
  5. Chapter III: Comparison Of The Mental Powers Of Man And The Lower AnimalsFree
  6. Chapter IV: Comparison Of The Mental Powers Of Man And The Lower Animals, continuedFree
  7. Chapter V: On The Development Of The Intellectual And Moral FacultiesFree
  8. Chapter VI: On The Affinities And Genealogy Of ManFree
  9. Chapter VII: On The Races Of ManFree
  10. Chapter VIII: Principles Of Sexual SelectionFree
  11. Chapter IX: Secondary Sexual Characters In The Lower Classes Of The Animal KingdomFree
  12. Chapter X: Secondary Sexual Characters Of InsectsFree
  13. Chapter XI: Insects, continued (Lepidoptera)Free
  14. Chapter XII: Secondary Sexual Characters Of Fishes, Amphibians, And ReptilesFree
  15. Chapter XIII: Secondary Sexual Characters Of BirdsFree
  16. Chapter XIV: Birds, continuedFree
  17. Chapter XV: Birds, continuedFree
  18. Chapter XVI: Birds, concludedFree
  19. Chapter XVII: Secondary Sexual Characters Of MammalsFree
  20. Chapter XVIII: Secondary Sexual Characters Of Mammals, continuedFree
  21. Chapter XIX: Secondary Sexual Characters Of ManFree
  22. Chapter XX: Secondary Sexual Characters Of Man, continuedFree
  23. Chapter XXI: General Summary And ConclusionFree

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